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Basedow’s disease: what is it?

Basedow-Graves disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system recognizes the thyroid gland as foreign to the body and attacks it by producing antibodies against TSH-receptor antibodies (TRAb) located on thyroid cells. The receptors are stimulated by antibodies and induce hyperproduction of thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. It has an average prevalence of between 0.5 and 2% of the population and prefers the female sex.

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Basedow’s disease: what is it?

Basedow-Graves disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system recognizes the thyroid gland as foreign to the body and attacks it by producing antibodies against TSH-receptor antibodies (TRAb)

Diseases that pets can transmit to us

Our furry friends, feathered or scaly, can be the cause of all sorts of diseases: from cat scratch disease to salmonella, rabies or even plague.

Artificial skin with superpowers thanks to nanotechnology

A new type of sensor could lead to the creation of a skin type artificial that can help burn victims and better protect certain categories of citizens who are particularly

Genital herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by human herpes virus 1 or 2. Causes ulcerative genital lesions. Diagnosis is clinical with laboratory confirmation by culture tests, PCR (polymerase

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After a relaxing vacation, fitness should be great, the body should look rejuvenated, the immune system invigorated. But unbelievably here are some disturbances appearing.

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